Wenstrup Visits Highland DistrictHighland District Hospital is doing well financially and last year saw its fifth straight year with a positive bottom line. That’s what HDH CEO Jim Baer said Monday during a tour of the facility with U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup. Baer said three years ago the hospital was losing $1 million a year in its ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Visits County Dairy FarmOn September 30, Representative Brad Wenstrup visited the Hesler Farm in Winchester to learn more about their dairy operations. While visiting the farm, Rep. Wenstrup enjoyed a large farm lunch and discussed agricultural issues with the family and guests. “Farmers are America’s original small busine... READ MORE
The Truth About LifelineRecently, an outside advocacy group began an automated “robocall” campaign in Southern Ohio to encourage residents to call me to “prevent Congress from turning off the Lifeline program for our veterans.” I received this phone call and so did many of my friends and neighbors. While their website does... READ MORE
Wenstrup Encourages Participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back DayIn advance of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on September 27th, U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) encouraged Ohioans to take advantage of the opportunity to properly dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs and expressed support for ongoing effort... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Airstrikes in SyriaWashington, D.C.- Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-2), an Iraq war veteran and member of the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, released the following statement after President Obama ordered airstrikes in Syria to target ISIS: “ISIS is a direct threat to our national security and ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Comments on Continuing ResolutionWashington, D.C. – This week, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) that funds federal government operations at current year levels until December 11, 2014. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) released the following statement about the bill- “I am disappointed that we are once again forced to pass a c... READ MORE
Wenstrup calls for a more robust strategy to destroy ISILWashington, D.C.- Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-2), an Iraq war veteran and member of the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, voted Wednesday in support of the McKeon Amendment, requested by the President, to arm and train moderate and vetted Syrian opposition forces but called... READ MORE
Wenstrup Presents Medals to Veterans' FamiliesCongressman Brad Wenstrup honored several deceased veterans during a medal ceremony Sept. 13 in Union Township. The veterans who were honored at the ceremony were Specialist 5 Edward Harnishfeger of the United States Army Reserves, Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Pugh of the United States Navy, Seaman... READ MORE
Wenstrup Visits Pike, Addresses Potential LayoffsU.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2nd District) made a stop at Diner 23 in Waverly on Friday, meeting with constituents and speaking with the News Watchman about the chance of potential layoffs at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant at Piketon and lack of funding for the plant’s deconta... READ MORE
Rep. Wenstrup Visits CountyCongressman Brad Wenstrup visited Adams County last Tuesday, Sept. 2 for a talk with local veterans to hear their concerns and answer any questions about Veterans Affairs healthcare. This session was one of many that Wenstrup has hosted around Ohio’s Second Congressional District. During the meeting... READ MORE |
